Boykin v. We Hope Gas Oil Co.

This is a suit under the Workmen's Compensation Law (Act No. 20 of 1914, as amended). Plaintiff alleged he was an employee of the We Hope Gas Oil Company and that on or about December 9, 1939, he was working on said Company's drilling job, known as Frost No. 8, located in Union Parish, Louisiana; and that he was earning $36.75 per week as a driller's helper.

Plaintiff alleged that an accident occurred that night and he was injured as follows:

"III. That at about 11:45 o'clock, P.M., on or about the aforesaid date of December 9, 1939, petitioner was helping his fellow workmen move several joints…